Plum sauce
A thick, sweet and slightly sour sauce made from plums, sometimes with apricot or pineapple.
At a glance
- Chinese: 蘇梅醬 (Cantonese sou1 mui4 zoeng3; Mandarin sū méi jiàng)
What it is
A thick, sweet and slightly sour sauce made from plums, sometimes with apricot or pineapple.
How we use it
In marinades and steamed ribs, or as a dip for roast meat and spring rolls.
Our steamed ribs use Lee Kum Kee Sauce for Plum and Soybean Spare Ribs (Lee Kum Kee product page).
Where to find it in Hong Kong
Supermarkets and Chinese grocery shops.
Substitutes
Hoisin sauce thinned with a little vinegar and sugar is close. Apricot jam with a splash of soy sauce and vinegar also works.
Dishes here that use it
- Plum sauce steamed ribs (105)
Sources
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